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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.95, 10,492.76 and 2,315.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.95, 10,492.76 and 2,315.37 is: 3,473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.95 : 10,492.76 = 2,315.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.95/10,492.76 = 2,315.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.95x = 10,492.76 × 2,315.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.95x = 24,294,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,294,621.72/6,994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.17

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